Origami for Kids - lots of new projects added

We've added lots of new origami models to the website over the last few days, including an origami shirt and blouse (perfect for cards, invitations, name tags and place names), an origami drinking cup, a collection of useful origami models for recycled newspaper and gift wrap, some origami owls, a wallet, a van, and even a golden snitch! If your children enjoy paper folding, please take a look!


Origami for Kids

Posters to print (The North Star)

We have just found this set of beautiful posters for the classroom or home, based on the book "The North Star", by Peter Reynolds. The inspiring themes and pretty illustrations are sure to appeal even if you have not come across the book.

Posters to print

If you have not heard about The North Star, please take a moment to have a look at the website. You can read a (shortened) online version of this wonderful book, read about some inspirational people, make your own "consellation" of people and things which are most important to you, print stick puppets, send ecards, download clipart, and more.

The North Star

Animal Games and Puzzles

This is a wonderful resource full of games, puzzles, activities and quizzes about the natural world (the majority are animals, but there are also some plants, geology and weather materials). Best of all, they are free. All the files are downloadable as PDF files.

Free animal puzzles

Scrapblog - on-line scrapbooking

This is an excellent site, very easy to use, and is basically scrapbooking but without the mess (or the expense). You can select a theme or start from scratch, upload your photos, add frames, stickers, and other fun features. When finished you can publish it or invite family and friends to view it. It is very straightforward to use and would be ideal for a child to use to create vacation pages, or birthday memories, or even a school project.

Scrapblog

Singing Science

This is a real blast from the past, but lots of fun too. We've enjoyed listening to some of these old songs which are a fun way of learning various science facts. Our favourite so far has been "The Water Cycle Song" as that is one thing we have been studying recently, but there are lots more to listen to on this site:

Singing Science

Harry Potter - New Puzzles and Origami for kids!

It is only a few more weeks until the new Harry Potter book hits the shops and the new Harry Potter film hits the cinemas. If you are getting excited why not head over to our Harry Potter pages, where you can find all sorts of crafts, printables, party ideas, puzzles (lots new) and even some new Harry Potter origami!

Harry Potter at Activity Village

Origami for Kids - for Father's Day!

We have added some new projects to the origami for kids pages today - just in time for Father's Day! The kids can fold him a special tie, wallet (for real money, or perhaps for a packet of "coupons", business card holder, or other Dad-friendly models.

Father's Day Origami for Kids